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The printer is now available for the other computers to use.
Perform the following steps on the other computers:
1. Click
Start
->
Settings
->
Printers
.
2. Double click the
Add Printer
icon
3. Click
Next
on the first screen
4. On the next screen select
Network printer
then click
Next
5. Click the
Browse
button and select the shared printer.
6. Follow the on screen instructions to complete.
Sharing files
You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your network can view them:
1. In Microsoft Windows Explorer right click on the file, folder, or drive letter you wish to share and select
Sharing
then
Share As
.
2. Type a name for the share and follow the on screen instructions to complete.
Security Note
To prevent other users on the Internet from accessing your files and printers you should install a firewall program.
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How To Setup WinXP Clients Connecting To The Router
Configuring the Wireless Connection: Microsoft Windows XP Zero Configuration
Microsoft's Windows XP Zero Configuration provides the driver and configuration software for the configuration of the adapter
without using software provided by another manufacturer.
Configuring Automatic Network Connections
To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps:
1. Click
Start
->
Control Panel
.
2. Double-click
Network Connections
.
3. Right-click the
Wireless Network Connection
icon and click
Properties
.
4. Click the
Wireless Networks
tab as shown below. The network name you set up should be present.
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Note: For more information click Learn about
setting up wireless network configuration
provided by Microsoft.
Enabling Encryption
Because wireless networks transmit data using radio frequency transmission, other computers with wireless network adapters
that are within range of your wireless broadband router can connect to your network. You can deter unauthorized access to
your wireless network by enabling encryption. When you enable encryption, you must specify a network encryption key, or
simply, network key. The network key can be a combination of numbers, letters, or numbers and letters. The network key must
match the network key that you specified at your wireless broadband router.
1. From the desktop, click on the
Start
button and click on
Control Panel
.
2. If you are looking at the
Category View of Control Panel
, click on
Switch to Classic View
. If you are looking at the
Classic View of Control Panel
, go to the next step.
3. Double-click the
Network Connections
icon.
4. Right-click your adapter in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area and click on
Properties
.
5. If the
Wireless Networks
tab is not on top, click on the
Wireless Networks
tab.
6. Verify that the
Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
box is selected. If it is not, select it.
7. Select your wireless network from the Available networks list and click on
Configure
.
8. In the
Wireless Network Properties
box under Wireless network key (WEP), select
Data encryption (WEP enabled)
and unselect
The key is provided for me automatically
. This will allow you to enter an encryption key into the field
marked
Network key
.
9. Enter your network key into the Network key field. You do not need to set the Key format or Key length, but these fields
may automatically change depending on the length of your key and on whether you use letters in your key.
10. Once you have entered your key, click
OK
at the bottom of the
Wireless Network Properties
box.
NOTE: If the network encryption key on your wireless USB adapter does not match the key set at your wireless
broadband router, your PC will fail to connect to the network.
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How do I install the Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage?
Each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles
and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell TrueMobile 2300
Wireless Broadband Router.
What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile
2300 Wireless Broadband Router?
The built-in DHCP server can provide IP addresses for up to 252 clients. 16 wireless clients are supported simultaneously on
each unit. 32 clients can simultaneously access the Internet via the built-in NAT router.
NOTE: As the number of users on each Dell TrueMobile 2300 increases, the network performance level decreases.
Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router?
Yes, via its LAN port, the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router provides the flexibility for a wide variety of
network configurations and connections.
What is the physical connection from the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to a
wired network?
Each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has a 10/100 Ethernet (LAN port) connection, which allows
communication with a 10
megabit per second
(Mbps), 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps hub or switch.

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